A LA CARTE : EASTER DINING.Byline: Larry Lipson Lavish brunches are an Easter Sunday tradition, and it's the big hotels that shine with the most lavish spreads and holiday-themed entertainment. But there are smaller independents who also kick in with some Easter meal emphasis - brunch, lunch or otherwise. Here are a few Easter dining possibilities worth consideration: Beverly Hilton Hotel Address: 9876 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills Beverly Hills, city (1990 pop. 31,971), Los Angeles co., S Calif., completely surrounded by the city of Los Angeles; inc. 1914. The largely residential city is home to many motion-picture and television personalities. . Phone: (310) 285-1268. Type: Brunch buffet (11 a.m. to 4 p.m.) at Griff's poolside restaurant. Price(s): $40 (children under 12 $20). Description: Lobster bisque bisque 1 n. 1. a. A rich, creamy soup made from meat, fish, or shellfish. b. A thick cream soup made of puréed vegetables. 2. Ice cream mixed with crushed macaroons or nuts. with mixed seafood grill (scallops, salmon, softshell crab), roast Cornish game hen, roast rack of lamb Noun 1. rack of lamb - a roast of the rib section of lamb crown roast rack - rib section of a forequarter of veal or pork or especially lamb or mutton lamb roast, roast lamb - a cut of lamb suitable for roasting , tricolor tricolor describes a coat color of dogs and cats which has orange and black patches (similar to the tortoiseshell) but has in addition patches of white hair; see tortoiseshell. mushroom ravioli with clam sauce, omelettes, waffles, hot and cold appetizers, assorted desserts. Miscellaneous: Peter Cottontail cottontail a wild rabbit, Sylvilagus spp. will hand out candy, eggs and traditional treats. Boston Market Address: 14480 Sherman Way, Van Nuys, and elsewhere. Phone: (818) 994-0700 or (800) 826-8866. Type: Easter takeout banquets serving from four to 24 people. Also fresh glazed hams, fully cooked and sliced, available for takeout. Price(s): Banquets range from $38.99 to $115.99. Half (5-6 pounds) and whole hams (10-12 pounds) are available at $5.99 per pound. And rotisserie-roasted turkey breasts are $6.99 per pound. Description: Banquets include honey-glazed ham or rotisserie turkey breast, butternut butternut: see walnut. butternut Deciduous nut-producing tree (Juglans cinerea) of the walnut family, native to eastern North America. A mature tree has gray, deeply furrowed bark. squash, mashed potatoes, buttered corn, hot cinnamon apples, fresh-baked cornbread and apple pie. Miscellaneous: There are 96 Boston Market stores in Southern California. Disneyland Hotel Address: 1150 W. Cerritos Ave., Anaheim. Phone: (714) 956-6413. Type: Giant buffet in Grand Ballroom from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Price(s): $42 ($13.50 for children under 12, under 3 free). Description: Mickey Mouse waffles, carved ham, lamb, prime rib, also chicken, seafood, pasta, omelettes, meats, pastries, fruit, salads, desserts. Miscellaneous: Disney characters, springtime setting, live musical entertainment. La Cachette Address: 10506 Santa Monica Blvd., West Los Angeles
Phone: (310) 470-4992. Type: Special additions to regular menu. Price(s): Varied. A la carte menu. Description: Easter eggs with Sevruga sev·ru·ga n. 1. A sturgeon (Acipenser stellatus) of the Caspian Sea, whose small gray roe is used for caviar. 2. Caviar made from the roe of the sevruga. caviar, smoked fish with wild rice blinis, special ham and lamb dishes and an Easter bunny chocolate assortment for dessert. Le Chardonnay Address: 8284 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles. Phone: (213) 655-8880. Type: Prix-fixe meal served from noon to 7 p.m. Price(s): $36. Description: Choice of appetizers like sauteed peppered salmon feuillete or escargots in red wine sauce with wild mushrooms. Entrees of rotisserie leg of lamb, duck with peppercorn pep·per·corn n. 1. A dried berry of the pepper vine Piper nigrum. 2. A small or insignificant thing. peppercorn Noun the small dried berry of the pepper plant sauce, potato-wrapped sea bass with mussels and clam sauce or chicken fricassee fric·as·see n. Poultry or meat cut into pieces and stewed in gravy. tr.v. fric·as·seed, fric·as·see·ing, fric·as·sees To prepare (poultry or meat) by cutting into pieces and stewing in gravy. with morels. Varied desserts. Miscellaneous: Ultimate French bistro surroundings. Hotel Nikko Address: 465 La Cienega Blvd., Los Angeles. Phone: (310) 246-2100. Type: Brunch buffet in Pangaea restaurant and bar. Price(s): $39 (children under 12 $19). Description: Prime rib, smoked salmon, pork loin loin (loin) the part of the back between the thorax and pelvis. loin n. The part of the body on either side of the spinal column between the ribs and the pelvis. , pastas, seafood, lamb chops, sushi, salads, pastries, cakes, pies, tortes and tarts. Miscellaneous: Ronald McDonald and the Easter Bunny on hand, plus an egg hunt and Easter baskets. Royce's Cafe Orleans Address: 10916 W. Pico Blvd., West Los Angeles. Phone: (310) 441-7427. Type: Rare ``turducken'' served from Saturday through Easter Sunday. Price(s): $17.95 as an entree, or whole (16-20 pounds) for takeout at $9.95 per pound. Description: Deboned deboned carcass meat from which the bone has been removed. turkey, duck and chicken dish with three different stuffings cooked by Paul Prudhomme-trained chef Augustine Contreras. Miscellaneous: Can be ordered whole to take home or as a dine-in entree. Sheraton-Universal Hotel Address: 333 Universal Terrace Parkway, Universal City. Phone: (818) 509-2777. Type: Buffet brunch, two seatings, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. in Californias dining room. Price(s): $30 with champagne, $28 without (children under 13 $14, under 3 free). Description: Cioppino ciop·pi·no n. pl. ciop·pi·nos A stew made of several kinds of fish and shellfish, tomatoes, and white wine. [Italian, perhaps variant of northwest Italian ciuppin.] , smoked seafood, mahi-mahi, eggs Benedict and large assortment of meats, salads and desserts. Universal City Hilton Hotel Address: 555 Universal Terrace Parkway, Universal City. Phone: (818) 509-2030. Type: Buffet brunch from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Cafe Sierra. Price(s): $32 (children 3 to 8 $16). Description: Dim sum, sushi, omelettes, waffles, beef, poultry, shrimp, crab legs, salads, pastas, potatoes, fruits, champagne, juices, frozen yogurt, pies, cakes. Miscellaneous: Easter bunny and piano entertainment. |
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